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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Isle of Man to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to understand these interesting new open educational experiments. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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